Texas House lawmakers greenlit legislation May 21 that would shut down the state’s multibillion dollar consumable hemp industry, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Senate Bill 3 would ban the possession, sale and manufacture of all products containing hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, a psychoactive substance. The bill includes exceptions for the state’s low-THC…
Houston Mayor John Whitmire emphasized regional partnerships as part of the plan to continue addressing mobility needs across the greater Houston area during the Transportation Advocacy Group’s State of Mobility conference on May 22. Two-minute impact The Transportation Advocacy Group, or TAG-Houston, brings together state and local government, transit authorities and engineers on an annual…
With hurricane season beginning June 1 and running through Nov. 30, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials predict an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. What you need to know The latest NOAA forecasts are urging residents along the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding areas to expect a more active hurricane season than normal, with a 60%…
Behavioral Innovations, a center specializing in applied behavior analysis, or ABA, therapy, is opening two new locations in North Houston, extending its services to support more families affected by autism. What they offer The new facilities will specialize in early intervention with customized therapy sessions that will take place in person at their centers in…
The three people who spoke at the Trauma Survivor’s Day Celebration and Patient Reunion event at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center experienced life-threatening injuries from car accidents to falls from ladders, but on May 21 they gathered to thank those who helped them and convey a message of hope to others. The event was…
Luxury motor coach service Vonlane will begin offering daily service between The Woodlands and Dallas on June 13, the company announced in a news release. The Texas-based company will offer service accessible to customers in The Woodlands, Spring, Cypress, Conroe, Montgomery County and north Harris County, according to the release, with the local stop at…
Need something to do this weekend? See this list of events going on throughout the Conroe and Montgomery area between May 23-26. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ The Players Theatre Company is putting on its final performances of “Little Shop of Horrors” this weekend at the…
A bipartisan bill aimed at clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions under Texas’ near-total ban was initially approved by House lawmakers on May 21. Deemed the “Life of the Mother Act,” Senate Bill 31 would standardize the definition of a medical emergency in state statute. Doctors would not need to wait until a risk…
George Coulam, who founded the Texas Renaissance Festival and served as first mayor of Todd Mission, died May 21, according to a May 21 news release from the city of Todd Mission. Coulam was found deceased in his home, and the cause of death is under investigation by the Todd Mission Police Department, the Grimes…
Here are 15 Memorial Day events to attend across the Greater Houston area throughout Memorial Day weekend. This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change. Memorial Day Weekend in Pearland Pearland residents can attend five events across four days featuring a live concert, beer brewed in Pearland, a wine fest and an open…
